Cost Estimator

Cost Estimator

Moran Iron Works, Inc.

Purpose:

Responsible for efficiently developing thorough, accurate, and timely quotations for potential project opportunities.

Tasks:

- Works in conjunction with sales and marketing team to identify and review new project opportunities and pursue customer inquiries to reveal project scope, schedule, and related specifications.

- Familiarizes himself/herself with scope of work, drawings, specifications, proposal submission requirements and all other related contract documents.

- Determines at that time, if subcontractors may be needed for the project based on schedule, project scope, and MIW current workload.

- Develops and utilizes appropriate bid worksheets and ensures that all necessary information from the contract documents is included in a detailed project write-up and proposal.

- Communicates with client with regard to questions, requests for additional information, and/or more specific information is needed in regard to the project being quoted.

- Utilizes and maintains CRM software for tracking project, quote and client information.

- Tracks all submitted bids until each bid has been awarded.

- If and when a bid is awarded to MIW, the estimator ensures that all information is directed through the proper channels for further processing.

- If a bid has not been awarded to MIW, the estimator reviews the costs associated with a competitor’s bid and critiques each bid process to identify and learn concepts that can be applied for future bids.

- Maintains an orderly and current historical file of all quotes that have been placed.

- Maintains and utilizes completed job information to ensure accurate costs are documented for use during new estimations.

- Responsible for identifying and developing new ideas and work methods for improving the efficiency, accuracy, and the thoroughness of this position.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Years of Experience

2 Years Experience in Estimating or Bidding Position

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Degree or Formal Training

Auto CAD

Additional Information

Ability to multitask.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Excel

Ability to work both, independently and as part of a team.

Experience with raw material nesting software, a plus.

Experience reading and understanding blueprints.

Benefits Include:

- MIW Apparel Allowance - 60 Days of Employment

- Health Insurance - 60 Days of Employment

- Dental Insurance - 60 Days of Employment

- Vision Insurance - 60 Days of Employment

- 6 1/2 Paid Holidays

- PTO/ESTA

- $25K Life Insurance

- STD/LTD

- 401K with 4% Company Match after 6 Months